Finished School – What Now?
Studying at the FernUni: This is how it works!
Have you already met Laura? Laura has graduated high school and would like to start studying. But what? She‘s not sure. Fortunately, she heard about the FernUni in Hagen. Find out how Laura enrolls, how distance learning works, and who can help her with questions in our short clip!
Studying While at School
Students who are interested in experiencing distance learning can try it out even before completing their high-school diploma.
Vocational training or university studies? Both!
You’re on the final strait of your school career, the exams are approaching, and you’re wondering: Should I start studying now or maybe it’s better to opt for practical vocational training? Why not do both? The FernUniversität in Hagen makes it possible! With us, you can study while completing your professional training – and customize the combination to suit your personal needs.
Photo: Torsten Silz
Study Programs
You can find further information on our degree programs in the bachelor’s degree program websites (in German).
- Educational Science
- Humanities
- Political Science, Administration, and Sociology
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Law
- Business Information Systems
- Business Administration and Economics
Or check out this page for a description of all our courses in English
Admission & Dates
If you have a general higher education entrance qualification certificate, you can enroll in any of the bachelor’s degree courses on offer.
There are no further admission restrictions in these degree programs the FernUniversität (i.e., no specific grades are required, in German: numerus clausus)
Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program
Our registration deadlines:
- for the winter semester: 1 June to 31 July
- for the summer semester: 1 December to 31 January
Costs & Funding
As a student, you pay for the modules and courses you take.
This covers the costs of support, printing and dispatch.
BAföG
If you are studying full-time at Germany’s only public distance-learning university, you are entitled to government funding via the BAföG scheme. You can also build on your bachelor’s degree with high-quality consecutive master’s courses and a subsequent doctorate.
What, where, how?
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